Multiple choice examination papers

Starting the examination


Do not open the examination paper until I instruct you to do so.

Do you have any questions about the notice to candidates displayed in the school?

Does anyone have any unauthorized material in his or her possession? This is your last opportunity to say so.

Are the subject, level and language of your examination paper correct?

Do you have everything you need for the examination?

Read the instructions on the answer sheet. (Allow time for the candidates to do this and give guidance, as appropriate.)

Use only the pencils provided and the rough paper provided by the school for notes and calculations. Note that calculators are not allowed in multiple choice examinations.

The number of pages in the examination paper is on the front page. Turn the pages to check none is missing. (Allow time for the candidates to do this.) Is the examination paper complete?

Read all instructions and the questions themselves very carefully. Do you have any questions?

You have (state time allowed) for this examination paper. You may now start the examination.

The time is (give the precise start time).

During the examination make these announcements at appropriate times.

The time remaining is 30 minutes.

The time remaining is 5 minutes.

Ending the examination


The examination has ended. Please stop writing immediately and close your examination paper.

Do not make any additions or amendments to your answers.

Place your answer sheet and examination paper on your table/desk with the front pages uppermost, ready for collection.